Name: AWS Summit Washington, DC 2025
Start: 2025-06-11T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-06-11T21:00:00.000Z

Wednesday, June 11 (UTC)

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Prasad Kalyanaraman, AWS Infrastructure Services

Prasad Kalyanaraman
VP, AWS Infrastructure Services AWS
ON DEMAND

Keynote Analysis

TheCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner offer in-depth analysis of the AWS Summit Washington, DC event, examining how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of the public sector. From edge AI to operational intelligence, the segment explores key innovations and their impact on infrastructure and government services.

The conversation highlights AWS’ position in advancing public sector modernization and examines how breaking down entrenched silos can accelerate change. Hebner shares insights from theCUBE Research on leadership, talent and balancing innovation with data security in a complex policy environment.

Furrier and Hebner also reflect on the cultural and organizational shifts discussed at the summit, pointing to the long-term implications of AI-driven strategies. Their analysis frames these developments as part of a broader evolution in how governments approach technology, service and accountability.

Scott Hebner
Principal Analyst, AI theCUBE Research
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Mia Jordan, Salesforce

Mia Jordan, industry advisor for public sector transformation at Salesforce Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner at the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to explore how AI is reshaping government operations. The conversation focuses on cultural and technological shifts that enable more responsive, data-driven public services.

Jordan discusses Salesforce’s recent FedRAMP High certification and its implications for supporting secret-level public sector workloads. She emphasizes how AI can enhance productivity, reduce silos and support a shift toward proactive digital governance.

The discussion also highlights the growing importance of digital labor and the role of leadership in driving AI adoption. As government expectations evolve, Jordan outlines how Salesforce aligns AI capabilities with the operational needs of both public and private sectors.

Mia Jordan
Industry Advisor for Public Sector Transformation Salesforce
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Tim Tutt, Snowflake

Tim Tutt, general manager of public sector at Snowflake Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner at the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to discuss the evolving role of AI and cloud infrastructure in government. The conversation highlights the importance of public-private collaboration and how modern architectures are reshaping data strategies across federal agencies.

Tutt shares how Snowflake approaches secure data management through FedRAMP certifications and IL5 readiness, enabling sensitive workloads for agencies such as the Department of Defense. The discussion also explores how AI accelerates innovation while supporting stringent security and compliance standards.

A key theme centers on shifting capabilities to the data — rather than moving data to capabilities — a model Tutt sees as critical for government agility. These advancements help federal organizations better integrate data, adopt AI and respond to mission needs with greater speed and efficiency.

Timothy Tutt
GM of Public Sector Snowflake
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Sarah Georgiades, Amazon Data Center Infrastructure

Sarah Georgiades, head of community relations and affairs, data center infrastructure at Amazon Web Services Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner at the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to discuss the role of community engagement in AWS’s data center strategy. The segment highlights how technology and corporate responsibility intersect to support long-term partnerships with local communities.

Georgiades shares how AWS invests in education, sustainability and open communication to build trust and meet regional needs. She points to STEM programs and local collaborations as core examples of how AWS integrates social impact into its infrastructure growth.

The conversation underscores the importance of aligning innovation with community values. Georgiades emphasizes that responsible operations require not only technical excellence but also a commitment to transparency and local investment.

Sarah Georgiades
Head of Community Relations and Affairs—Data Center Infrastructure AWS
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Steve Schmidt, Amazon

Steve Schmidt, senior vice president and chief security officer at Amazon.com Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner for a timely conversation during the AWS Summit Washington, DC event. The discussion explores Amazon’s evolving approach to digital and physical security in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

Schmidt outlines how Amazon integrates AI into its defense strategies, using agents to proactively test and reinforce security systems. He also discusses how AI is being deployed to safeguard customer data and improve response to emerging threats.

The interview highlights Amazon’s scale advantage in early threat detection and emphasizes the need for public-private collaboration. Schmidt points to industry-led intelligence as a cornerstone of effective security in today’s complex landscape.

Steve Schmidt
Chief Security Officer AWS
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Kirk Cameron, CentralSquare Technologies

Kirk Cameron
CTO CentralSquare Technologies
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Shannon Kellogg, Amazon

Shannon Kellogg
VP of AWS Public Policy - Americas Amazon
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Danielle Ruderman, AWS

Danielle Ruderman
Sr. Manager, Worldwide Security Specialist AWS
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Roger E. Wehner, AWS

Roger E. Wehner
Vice President Economic Development AWS
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Kevin Miller, Amazon

Kevin Miller
VP of Global Data Centers AWS
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Valerie Henderson, Caylent

Valerie Henderson
CEO Caylent